verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Psychologist Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$76,000/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$36.54/hr
▼ 24% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
210
public U.S. Median
$100,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$87,404 #37 of 48

Psychologist pay in Mississippi, explained

Psychologists in Mississippi earn a median of $76,000 per year ($36.54 per hour), which is 24% below the national median of $100,580. Entry-level workers earn around $48,270, while the most experienced psychologists reach about $107,160. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $76,000 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $76,000 is worth about $87,404 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #37 for real pay (vs #45 on the sticker number).

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Psychologist pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$48,270
$23.21/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$76,000
$36.54/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$107,160
$51.52/hr

Psychologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $76,000 $87,404
Alabama $90,800 $102,226 −$14,800
Arkansas $77,520 $89,168 −$1,520
Tennessee $76,820 $83,618 −$820
Louisiana $71,330 $80,867 +$4,670

Psychologist in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do psychologists make in Mississippi?

Psychologists in Mississippi earn a median of $76,000 per year ($36.54 per hour), compared with $100,580 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay psychologists well?

At $76,000, Mississippi pays 24% below the national median for psychologists. An estimated 210 work in the state.

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